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The crowd at the 2018 Okanagan Vinyl Festival. The 2019 event runs on Sept. 22 at the Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Brenda Smith)

Okanagan Vinyl Fest spins into Penticton

Fundraiser for Peach City Radio features albums from vendors all over the province

The crowd at the 2018 Okanagan Vinyl Festival. The 2019 event runs on Sept. 22 at the Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Brenda Smith)
Ernest Hancock, of Naramata, won the 1957 Western Canadian Soap Box Championships. Jack Buckley was the sponsor. All cars competed in the provincial finals at Mission, B.C. and the regional winners qualified for the championship finals in Akron, Ohio. There were local and regional winners and two boys, Ernest and Brian Hancock, made it to the Internationals in Akron. (Photo courtesy of Smile of Manitou - OldPhotos.ca)

Our history: Soap box races in Naramata

In the mid-1950s, Naramata's Jack Buckley had a dream

Ernest Hancock, of Naramata, won the 1957 Western Canadian Soap Box Championships. Jack Buckley was the sponsor. All cars competed in the provincial finals at Mission, B.C. and the regional winners qualified for the championship finals in Akron, Ohio. There were local and regional winners and two boys, Ernest and Brian Hancock, made it to the Internationals in Akron. (Photo courtesy of Smile of Manitou - OldPhotos.ca)
Penticton RCMP and first responders at the scene of a motor vehicle incident on Dartmouth Drive on Friday afternoon. (Brennan Phillips — Western News)

Single motor vehicle accident in Penticton

Truck hits power pole on Dartmouth Drive

Penticton RCMP and first responders at the scene of a motor vehicle incident on Dartmouth Drive on Friday afternoon. (Brennan Phillips — Western News)
Tech Talk column with Keith Macintyre

Tech talk: An accidental tech hub at the Shatford Centre

Keith MacIntyre writes a tech column exclusively for the Penticton Western News

Tech Talk column with Keith Macintyre
Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic

TGIF: Penticton and South Okanagan events listings

Live theatre, concerts, events, art exhibits and more from around the South Okanagan

Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic
Penticton fire chief Larry Watkinson and his disaster dog Sammy in the Bahamas. (Photo courtesy of Penticton Fire)

Penticton fire chief, disaster dog working in ‘extreme conditions’ in Bahamas

Pair working with the Burnaby firefighters Urban Search and Rescue team after in Dorian's wake

Penticton fire chief Larry Watkinson and his disaster dog Sammy in the Bahamas. (Photo courtesy of Penticton Fire)
Baseball bat allegedly used in altercation in Penticton

Baseball bat allegedly used in altercation in Penticton

Const. James Grandy said officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Winnipeg Street

Baseball bat allegedly used in altercation in Penticton
B.C. Liberal Party MLA Linda Larson from the Boundary-Similkameen riding she hopes the premier will move forward with permanent daylight saving time following the results of a citizen’s survey. (file photo)

Boundary-Similkameen MLA said B.C. can be leader on permanent daylight saving time

Overwhelming survey response from B.C. residents shows preference for permanent daylight saving time

B.C. Liberal Party MLA Linda Larson from the Boundary-Similkameen riding she hopes the premier will move forward with permanent daylight saving time following the results of a citizen’s survey. (file photo)
The start of the formal federal election campaign began on Sept. 11. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)

South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates ready for federal election campaign

Here are the candidates running in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding

The start of the formal federal election campaign began on Sept. 11. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)
Construction is now complete at the South Skaha Place project that will provide 26 units of affordable housing for independent seniors in Okanagan Falls. (Submitted photo)

Affordable housing project in Okanagan Falls ready for tenants

South Skaha Place now accepting applications for affordable housing units

Construction is now complete at the South Skaha Place project that will provide 26 units of affordable housing for independent seniors in Okanagan Falls. (Submitted photo)
The Penticton’s courthouse. (Western News file photo)

Penticton senior accused of attempted murder in alleged stabbing

A 77-year-old Penticton man was arrested and charged last week

The Penticton’s courthouse. (Western News file photo)
Canadian Border Services Agency Osoyoos port of entry. (Western News file photo)

Two arrested after illegally hiking over U.S. border near Osoyoos

U.S. Border Patrol said two Mexican citizens entered from Canada along Osoyoos border

Canadian Border Services Agency Osoyoos port of entry. (Western News file photo)
Sharon Wiener and Ben Manea, owners of Walla Artisan Bakery & Cafe, are determined to keep their business running despite Manea’s diagnosis of ALS. Jordyn Thomson/Western News.

Widow shares final words of wisdom from beloved Penticton baker

Ben Manea, owner of Walla Artisan Bakery and Cafe, died on June 15 due to complications from his ALS

Sharon Wiener and Ben Manea, owners of Walla Artisan Bakery & Cafe, are determined to keep their business running despite Manea’s diagnosis of ALS. Jordyn Thomson/Western News.
The Reklaws, who are performing at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Oct. 25, will be special guests on the Dean Brody and Dallas Smith: Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone Tour. (Submitted photo)

CCMA winners join Dallas Smith and Dean Brody in Penticton

Tour stops at the South Okanagan Events Centre in October

The Reklaws, who are performing at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Oct. 25, will be special guests on the Dean Brody and Dallas Smith: Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone Tour. (Submitted photo)
Old Dominion, with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick, will perform at the SOEC on Feb. 8, 2020.

Old Dominion will stop at the SOEC in Penticton on their Canadian tour

We Are Old Dominion tour in Canada will included a performance date in Penticton

Old Dominion, with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick, will perform at the SOEC on Feb. 8, 2020.
Penticton Fire Department disaster dog Sammy and handler Fire Chief Larry Watkinson are working with Burnaby Fire Department firefighters and the USAR team heading to the Bahamas to help with rescue efforts. (Photo courtesy of Mike Biden/Penticton Fire Department)

Penticton fire chief and dog Sammy head to Bahamas in wake of Hurricane Dorian

Penticton fire chief joins Burnaby firefighters to help communities in the Bahamas

Penticton Fire Department disaster dog Sammy and handler Fire Chief Larry Watkinson are working with Burnaby Fire Department firefighters and the USAR team heading to the Bahamas to help with rescue efforts. (Photo courtesy of Mike Biden/Penticton Fire Department)
John Vassalaki is the Mayor of Penticton

Mayor’s Minute: Shift gears into September with Pedal Penticton

City of Penticton wants to hear your thoughts on cycling issues

John Vassalaki is the Mayor of Penticton
RCMP say they are no longer looking for information from the public about a hit and run that left a Parksville man dead in the early hours of Aug. 24. — NEWS file photo

Penticton RCMP arrest man after alleged violent incident against senior

A 78-year-old woman was taken to hospital

RCMP say they are no longer looking for information from the public about a hit and run that left a Parksville man dead in the early hours of Aug. 24. — NEWS file photo
Block 300 Casual Steak House saw a busy first week when it opened its doors on June 7. (Photo from Facebook)

Penticton restaurant serves humble pie asking for a second chance

Block 300 Casual Steakhouse had a rocky start and is looking for a second chance from customers

Block 300 Casual Steak House saw a busy first week when it opened its doors on June 7. (Photo from Facebook)
The Penticton Vees shared what their new jersey for the upcoming BCHL season looks like. (Photo courtesy of Penticton Vees Twitter)

Penticton Vees give sneak peek of new hockey jersey

The new jersey has a throwback flavour to the 1978 Penticton Vees sweater

The Penticton Vees shared what their new jersey for the upcoming BCHL season looks like. (Photo courtesy of Penticton Vees Twitter)